19 Luxury Gifts for the Really Special People in Your Life

Now that we’ve finished our Thanksgiving leftovers, we can merrily move on to the arguably better half of the holiday season: the one that involves shopping. While we thrive in this phase of gifting, we understand that picking out the perfect present for those you love most can be super stressful. To ease your inevitable angst, we came up with some luxury gifts for those high up on your “nice” list. We’re talking things that you never knew they needed, but now that you know that they exist, you can’t help but want to give them to the most special people in your life. Cue a backgammon set that’s sure to take over game night, or an artistic table lamp that takes care of that hopelessly empty corner of the living room. No matter what you choose from this list, it will be nothing short of spectacular.

No sig other? No problem. More space on the couch for snuggling with this delicious geometric quilt.SHOP NOW: Abstract landscape quilt by Thompson Street Studio, $500, thompsonstreetstudio.com.

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Any coffee table would shine when decorated with this far-from-lowkey book on the art of maximalism.SHOP NOW: “Maximalism by Sig Bergamin,” by James Reginato, $85, assouline.com.

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The recipient of this lucite backgammon set will thank you because once they’re done playing, they can use this beauty as unexpected decor. And just like that, you’ve given someone two gifts in one. Checkmate (wrong game, same idea).SHOP NOW: Lucite backgammon set by Jayson Home, $275, goop.com.

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Give someone the gift of escapism: These parrot-adorned candlesticks will make them feel like they’re on a tropical vacation, not blasting the space heater in a freezing apartment.SHOP NOW: Guacamayas Raffia Candlestick by Mercedes Salazar, $295, modaoperandi.com.

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Bring your take-out, er, home-cooked meal to a holiday potluck in these colorful dutch ovens and stand out as the master chef who also has great cookware.SHOP NOW: Round cocotte by Food52 x Staub, $99–$359, food52.com.

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IDK about you, but we’re asking Santa for this millennial-pink Bluetooth speaker that won’t judge us when we blast Mariah Carey’s Christmas album all year round.SHOP NOW: Baggen Bluetooth speaker by Urbanears, $350, nordstrom.com.

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Buy a not-so-matching set of these one-of-a-kind sandblasted glass sculptures for you and your bestie.SHOP NOW: Glass sculptures by Baku Takahashi, $336 each, communedesign.com.

Photo courtesy of Commune

Who says you need a green thumb to keep your home looking like a thoughtfully curated jungle? This monthly subscription service will cure all your plant woes by delivering gorgeous, nontoxic plants right to your doorstep. Truly the gift that keeps on giving.SHOP NOW: Pet friendly US (monthly) by Horti, $35, heyhorti.com.

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This acrylic vase will bring a fun, retro vibe to the all-too-traditional holiday table setting.SHOP NOW: Stilts vase by Another Human, $350, 1sdibs.com.

Photo courtesy of 1st Dibs

Whenever we think about our parent’s house, we think about really nice soap bars. Give someone the gift of feeling like an adult with these fragrance and allergen-free soaps bars that are sure to make them feel like their life is more put together.SHOP NOW: Paradoxe N°1 by Seem Soap, $32, store.wallpaper.com.

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Nobody will admit they need a magnifying glass to read the paper, but anyone over a certain age would be really grateful for one. Trust us.SHOP NOW: Oeil magnifying glass by Hermès, $430, hermes.com.

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Who would ever regift a bold art book like this that commands attention with its vibrant cover.
SHOP NOW: Yayoi Kusama (Revised and Expanded Edition; Contemporary Artists series), by Catherine Taft, $62.75, amazon.com.

Photo courtesy of Amazon

Gently nudge your loved one to replace that hand-me-down table lamp they’ve been holding on to for years with one that is inspired by rolling hills. Who can’t smile at that?
SHOP NOW: Rolling Hills table lamp by SIN, $375, needsupply.com.

Photo courtesy of Need Supply

For that person on your list who gets giddy about using the robe in the hotel room. We all know one.SHOP NOW: Hotel Piped Trim Bathrobe by Pottery Barn, $79, potterybarn.com.

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